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Albright Knot (Mono to Braided or Wire)
The
Albright knot is used in situations where you need to
join two lines of greatly unequal diameter or of different
material. Mostly used in saltwater situations, I prefer
this knot for joining of fly line to backing material.
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Step
1. Loop the heavier line (wider diameter) and place
it between your thumb and index finger of your left
hand. Pass the lighter line through the formed loop
leaving yourself about 8 inches. Pinch the lighter line
in with the line already in your left hand. (See illustration
1)
Step 2. Make approximately 10 wraps with the
lighter line wrapping away from you and working from
left to right. With each wrap, work your thumb and index
finger along holding these wraps in place, trying not
to let up any pressure on your left hand. On the 10th
wrap, come around and then through the remaining loop.
Taking the standing line in your right hand pull gently
as you push the wraps with your left hand towards the
closed loop. Alternate between the end of the lighter
line and on the standing part until the wraps are against
the tag end. Make sure the wraps do not go over each
other and that you don't push them to far. Pull the
tag tight then pull on the standing part of both lines
until the knot is secure.
Step 3. Finally, clip the two short pieces close
to the knot.
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